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In Sancti Spíritus the Public Lighting Died Long Before the Total Blackout

Phosphorescent vests, rechargeable headlamps, flashlights or even traditional oil lamps are used to move around the city 14ymedio, Mercedes García, Sancti Spíritus, 26 October 2024 — A couple crosses paths with a friend on one of the main streets of the Kilo 12 neighborhood in the city of Sancti Spíritus. They can barely see each … Continue reading “In Sancti Spíritus the Public Lighting Died Long Before the Total Blackout”

In the Middle of a National Blackout, the Cuban Regime Hands Out Electric Motorbikes to Olympic Medallists

14ymedio, Havana, 22 October 2024 — Vehículos Eléctricos del Caribe (Vedca), a Chinese-Cuban joint venture based in Havana, presented the medallists and coaches who took part in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games – and the Paralympics – with a batch of electric motorbikes. The reward for so much “sacrifice and abnegation” is ironic: it comes … Continue reading “In the Middle of a National Blackout, the Cuban Regime Hands Out Electric Motorbikes to Olympic Medallists”

Lack of Communication With Family Abroad Is Another Traumatic Consequence of the Island-Wide Blackout in Cuba

Many emigrants have had to wait several days to reconnect with relatives on the Island 14ymedio, Juan Izquierdo, Havana, 23 October 2024 — The patience of Cubans runs out on par with the battery of their cell phones. For their relatives abroad, despair comes when an image, a voice and even messages vanish. That a … Continue reading “Lack of Communication With Family Abroad Is Another Traumatic Consequence of the Island-Wide Blackout in Cuba”

Cuba’s State Employees Are Given Orders to Address Any ‘Situation’ Arising from the Blackouts

Several employees in Cienfuegos disagree with these orders and fear an unstoppable reaction from the public 14ymedio, Julio César Contreras, Cienfuegos, 21 October 2024 — As the hours-long blackouts take their toll on the people of Cienfuegos, state workers can be seen standing guard at offices and public institutions on Sunday. Boards of directors have … Continue reading “Cuba’s State Employees Are Given Orders to Address Any ‘Situation’ Arising from the Blackouts”

The US Does Not Rule Out Providing Assistance to Cuba and Attributes the Blackouts to the ‘Mismanagement’ of the Regime

White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre explained that the Administration is “closely monitoring” the energy situation on the Island 14ymedio/EFE, Havana/Washington, 21 October 2024 — The White House said on Monday that it is closely following the blackouts that Cuba has suffered in recent days and does not rule out providing aid to the Island, although … Continue reading “The US Does Not Rule Out Providing Assistance to Cuba and Attributes the Blackouts to the ‘Mismanagement’ of the Regime”

Without Announcing New Oil Shipments, Venezuela Asks the World To Support Cuba in the Face of the Blackouts

Nicolás Maduro says that the crisis on the Island is due to the US embargo 14ymedio/EFE, Havana/Caracas, 19 October 2024 — The Government of Venezuela called on the international community on Friday to mobilize in support of Cuba, in view of the national blackout that the Island is experiencing, a situation for which Caracas holds … Continue reading “Without Announcing New Oil Shipments, Venezuela Asks the World To Support Cuba in the Face of the Blackouts”

The Blackouts and Lack of Fuel Have Ended What Was Left of Transport in Cuba

The minister explained the causes of the debacle in the sector: “lack of tires, batteries, parts and spare parts, lubricants, oil and special liquids” 14ymedio, Havana, 20 October 2024 — It was just a matter of time before Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila, the “Minister of Facebook,” reported on how the total blackout in which the Island … Continue reading “The Blackouts and Lack of Fuel Have Ended What Was Left of Transport in Cuba”

In the Face of the Total Blackout, Wood Fires Are Lit Throughout Cuba To Save the Food

Despair is growing after almost 30 hours without electricity, which could last much longer 14ymedio, Juan Izquierdo, Havana, 19 October 2024 — The prelude to the total blackout was, for Magaly, very similar to a horror movie. The TV screen lost intensity, the fans began to move the blades in slow motion, and the refrigerator’s … Continue reading “In the Face of the Total Blackout, Wood Fires Are Lit Throughout Cuba To Save the Food”

Two Detained in a Demonstration in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, Over Blackouts

Protest in Holguin town gets power restored. Electricity deficit continues to set records with demand forecast at 50% on Wednesday 14ymedio, Havana, 16 October 2024 — About thirty people demonstrated on Tuesday in Sancti Spíritus because of the endless power outages in the city. “They took to the streets because of the blackout problem at … Continue reading “Two Detained in a Demonstration in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, Over Blackouts”

Not Even the Hospitals Are Spared From Blackouts in Cuba

La Dependiante, a hospital in Havana, has been without an elevator for more than a week 14ymedio, Juan Diego Rodríguez, Havana, 8 October 2024 — Until very recently, living near a hospital on the Island gave a little consolation: no matter how much the electricity deficit increased, it was unlikely to suffer a blackout. The … Continue reading “Not Even the Hospitals Are Spared From Blackouts in Cuba”

Decimated by Robberies and Blackouts, There Is ‘Not a Soul’ in the Cienfuegos Library

“The place to which I dedicated most of my life is today the tomb of Cienfuegos culture” 14ymedio, Julio César Contreras, Cienfuegos, 5 October 2024 — At least since the pandemic, Hilda feels that her workplace, the beautiful eclectic-style library of Cienfuegos, is a mansion that only she and her colleagues inhabit, for eight hours … Continue reading “Decimated by Robberies and Blackouts, There Is ‘Not a Soul’ in the Cienfuegos Library”

Neither Green nor Red, Havana’s Traffic Lights Go Dark With the Blackouts and Breakdowns

14ymedio, Natalia López Moya, Havana, 2 October 2024 — Being a pedestrian in Havana is a high-risk sport. To the gaps in the sidewalks and the balconies that threaten to fall on the heads of those who pass by must be added the deterioration of the traffic lights. To cross the most important avenues of … Continue reading “Neither Green nor Red, Havana’s Traffic Lights Go Dark With the Blackouts and Breakdowns”

In Havana’s Accountability Assemblies, the Blackouts Arrive on Time

Most of the residents are over 60 years old, and apathy reigns 14ymedio, Havana, 27 September 2024 — While the notes of an untuned violin mistreated the Bayamo anthem, a dirty lightbulb illuminated the flag, some papers and a desk in the middle of the street. It was the first accountability assembly in a neighborhood … Continue reading “In Havana’s Accountability Assemblies, the Blackouts Arrive on Time”

The Children of Cienfuegos, Cuba, Go to School Tired After Nights of Blackouts

A teacher tells ’14ymedio’ that schools have had to readjust class programs due to power cuts 14ymedio, Julio César Contreras, Cienfuegos, 21 September 2024 — With dark circles under their eyes letting out long yawns, the children and teenagers of Cienfuegos were heading to school this Friday after a night of intense blackouts throughout the … Continue reading “The Children of Cienfuegos, Cuba, Go to School Tired After Nights of Blackouts”

More Than a Million Cubans Suffer Water Cuts Due to Blackouts and Other Breakdowns

Ten generators donated by China will provide 18 MW to Sancti Spíritus and Cienfuegos when there is fuel 14ymedio, Madrid, September 18, 2024 — More than a million users are now affected by water cuts in Cuba. In the first week of September the authorities admitted that the figure was about 600,000 people. A few … Continue reading “More Than a Million Cubans Suffer Water Cuts Due to Blackouts and Other Breakdowns”